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Variable valve mechanism

US10001037B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2016
Grant dateJun 19, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L2305/00
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a variable valve mechanism, a guide groove includes guide portions provided on respective side surfaces of the guide groove in a width direction, the guide portions projecting so as to face each other; a cam unit is slid toward a first side by relatively moving a shift pin toward a second side with use of the guide portion on the first side, and the cam unit is slid toward the second side by relatively moving the shift pin toward the first side with use of the guide portion on the second side; the guide portion on the first side is provided in an immovable piece, and the guide portion on the second side is provided in a movable piece; the movable piece is displaceable between a first position and a second position: and a first urging member configured to urge the movable piece toward the first position is provided.

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